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Five Ways to Become More Connected Today

Guest post by: Keith Ferrazzi

Article Overview: If you've seen me live, you may know I often give audiences a “mission” during my talk: I ask them to send a generous ping right there in the room – that is, an email to someone offering appreciation or gratitude. Sometimes they get responses back before the talk is even over.

Five Ways to Become More Connected Today

If you've seen me live, you may know I often give audiences a "mission" during my talk: I ask them to send a generous ping right there in the room - that is, an email to someone offering appreciation or gratitude. Sometimes they get responses back before the talk is even over.

But often, people say, "Great - but how am I going to get myself to do this every day?"

The answer: Build missions into your schedule! On Facebook, I've started posting Monday Missions to get you thinking. Here's a few recent ones; these are adapted from more challenging missions that are part of Relationship Masters Academy. Pick one to do today. Overachievers: Do all five! 1. The Good Samaritan: Scroll through your Facebook or LinkedIn wall and find two people you can help. Remember, it doesn't have to be something big. Even a cheerful "hello" can be helpful some days. But you might be surprised how easy it is to find more specific opportunities to help when you go looking.

2. The Resume Builder I: Go to LinkedIn and write a recommendation for someone whose work you admire.

3. The Conversation Starter: Leave a comment - or better yet, a question - on a blog post or status update that doesn't yet have any comments. Or... why not.... Head to my blog and share your favorite relationship-building "mission" with the community.

Strategy is important - but sometimes, action trumps all. Get connected today. For two more mission ideas, visit the blog.

Warmest,

Keith

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